Princess Lost to Rock Star

The difference one year can make in my little girls life. Last year my daughter just wanted to be a butterfly princesses for Halloween. So I looked for butterfly fabric and made her custom. One I was very proud of.

Then one day this spring I made the mistake of taking my daughter to a girl movie while the boys went to see a guy flick (something like GI Joe) The girl flick I chose Hannah Montana . It was over princess gone forever in one afternoon. Cinderella was out and Miley was in… She never saw the show but knew she loved the concept of Hannah, the singing, the blond hair, and the fun outfits. She watched the end and kept asking mommy why are they following Hannah?(if you saw the movie you understand) Not yet understanding the adoring fans Ms. Montana has. For weeks she thought they were to separate people Hannah and Miley. The she got it … She really has never watched the show because it is too mature for her (I don't even let the kids watch sponge bob…I know I am weird) Hannah friends has a boyfriend and they . But the Marketing on the Montana personal is so strong she is every where from lunch boxes to yogurt to band aids.. Disney is like a kids drug dealer uping the anti to keep them hooked… so sad really because before the age of 5 they are out of princesses.

So this year for Halloween need less to say …

I made the dress…but the boots are my favorite.
My husband went as Billy Ray Cyrus

I feel like Italian for dinner!

My sons school does not do a Halloween parade they do a character parade. It is the schools way of getting around religious holidays. So the custom has to be based on a character in a book…(it helps that the kids can find a book on anything they want to dress up as) In past years my son picked his costume then we would find a book. This year he picked the book then the costume…Cloudy and a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett (Author), Ron Barrett (Illustrator)

So since my husband was going as Billy Ray Cyrus cica 1984to go with Hannah Montana See my other post . I wanted to go as something with my son…My son was the scientist and me the plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Complete with cloth napkin and utensils. The bottom picture is the meat balls interesting bouquet.

Carving Anyone?

This year my moms group had it's third annual pumpkin carving and I host this even t every year ...during my busy season. It is a night for me to stop and remember my favorite holiday... It is the perfect holiday Halloween makes everyone smile.  Kid get to dress up, parents get to enjoy,  a great time to visit neighbors you don't see any other time of year.  Even the older American love seeing the youth and brings back memories of a childhood past.   Then the fact there is no holiday let down afterward,  no major credit card bills or sadness. Halloween is perfect.   So enjoy this years carvings...

Also follow me on twitter all this week.  I went to a great pumkin carving event this week the work was amazing.

I could not find the picture.

So today I was looking for a picture and I kept on looking...then I found it or them... Hershey
I don't normally blog about the down times in this cape makers life...but I wanted to properly say good by to my loving friend and super pet,  so after 2 weeks I can finally post my thoughts.

After 15 loving years my faithful Doberman Hershey came to the end of his life. He was an amazing dog. He serviced not only his family but the outside world. Hershey served as a therapy dog for nursing homes for 5 years visiting those people who did not have visitors or love ones to be with them as they passed into the next life. Hershey was their people. I think of Mr. Max who saved crackers for the Hershey every week which he took from the cafeteria. Or the women who had a stroke and did not respond to any other stimuli but Hershey would make her cry. I was told that many of the people Hershey visit did not participate in any activities and Hershey was it. He stood high enough for the patients to reach nudging their hands with his nose to be pet. He never laid down and never tired it was a job he was born to do. Hershey was crazy and lively outside but when he worked he was all about compassion and knowing able bodied from the weak. Hershey was as used to raise funds for the Humane Society of Broward County Florida he participated in fashion shows or sitting with me as I wrap gifts to raise money for other homeless animals.  He was always a draw for people to come and see what an adopted dog can be.

When it comes to the Hershey that lived with my family. I think of the times he flew over the back couch when we got him. He was into jump over things in the early years that couch never stood a chance. Oh he was a runner he loved to visit the neighborhood. He would take off and only by car you could catch him,  hopeful someone would stop and pet him. Then his training began 2 years of dog school for me and my too smart for class dog. He training me. He was a model student learning stays and heals and even hand signals… all in the hopes he would serve others. He use to sneak into bed with us every night and squeeze us out so he could but his head on a pillow. When he was 5 we adopted a playmate for him Mona, he treated her like just one of the gang it was like clash of the titans when they played 2 large Doberman on there hind legs. When she died he mourned for her loss. When I was pregnant Hershey was there for me, once I slept on him for 2 hours in the middle of the day and he never moved. Once the kids were born he was gentle and kind (also seeing them as a food source). Being the forever runner(hence the reason he was at the pound to begin with) At the age of 10 Hershey was hit by as car, I was a sound I will never forget. He limped back to me dragging his leg, then licking my hand as I drove him to the vet emergency care. Hershey sat for 9 months in a cast, being as amazing as he went through 3 surgeries wagging his tail all the way. He ran with a cast on his leg just like there was never anything wrong. He laid for every still for every time the bandage was changed and x-rays were taken. He spent the next 5 years being there for my family. Always happy face  to see me when I was home alone working. The thud on the couch as I walked in the door…”Hersel” I would say and he would there was the familiar sound of his collar and groan. Making the trip every day up to the school to pick up my son, joyfully wanting all the children to pet him. I have had many people over the years non-dog people tell me they don’t like dogs, but they like Hershey, Doberman and all. On his finally day he made the last trip up to the school, take a break every few steps, just to see the kids. I think he has had a truly blessed life and touched everyone he met. So remember him even if you don’t know him and be thankful he walked the earth.

Speak Like a Pirate Day!

So arg..matie! Today is the national speak like a pirate day! so if you purchase a pirate item from my shop today Sept 19th, 2009 I will give a 10% off a Pirate item. Just visit BabyPop

I'm a Rock Star!

A Mom asked for a Rock star theme set, for her sons birthday! I did the guitar and the tee to match I used Silver thread for the extra bling. Rock On Little guy rock on!

Don’t Mess with Texas

I like to show you the prettiest little teepee in all of Texas. It is for might fine school teacher from the lone star sate, she is doing her teaching place in a cowboy theme. She order this teepee for the place where the wee ones can read them thingy’s called books.

I decided to add a window for light, for the young-ins to see better. My son hollered “Mom it looks like an outhouse” dung gone it- I got it right. . I am just happier than a coyote following a wounded rabbit… with it because finally had an easier time with the clear plastic, so now I know the trick of working with it (tissue paper on top, plastic, fabric) and it sews like a my Mother on the day Daddy ripped his pants going to the county fair. I reckon you all, will see windows in more teepees going, on the count of me, known’ how to do it.

I was in such a hooting good mood, I made chili for a friend and ribs for dinner. Don’t they look good. Whoooo wee

Ya all have a good weekend, you hear!